Our Performers

Christopher Wolf	Chris grew up in central Pennsylvania, the seventh of nine children in a family that loved music, poetry and art. Each child played an instrument. Chris started with piano, guitar and voice. He loved most to play his guitar and sing. One of his inspirations, Ed McGuire, would say that to be a guitarist, first you must be a person, then a musician. Chris studied at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he earned a BFA in music, specializing in classical guitar. After completing his degree Chris traveled for several months in Europe experiencing the sights, sounds and culture that gave birth to the classical style. He then moved to California where he began a career in computers, never letting go of the music. He is an outstanding classical guitarist and composer. He and his wife Cheri founded Wolftunes in 2002. Please check out our Past Performances Gallery.	Canarios
Sid Lewis	Sid Lewis has been teaching and performing music since his teens. He has shared the stage with Joe Craven, Tony Furtado, Radim Zenkl, Michael Hedges, and many other acoustic stars. He holds the 1990-92 California State Flatpicking guitar championship, and has taught or performed at Strawberry Music Festival, California Worldfest, and universities everywhere. The Sid Lewis Jamming 101™ System has been receiving critical acclaim, drawing crowds everywhere, and has proven to turn the most timid beginner into a smiling Jammer. Sid's Jamming 101™ has been taught live across the country, podcast worldwide, and featured on National Public Radio. His "bluegrass rock" band, Crazygrass, can be seen at many summer music festivals. (see www.crazygrass.com )	Blackberry Blossom
Lyn Dean	Lyn grew up in Commack, N.Y. and attended public schools there along with her brother and sister. Music and song became an important part of her life at an early age. By the time she was in jr. high and throughout high school she was singing and acting in all the musicals, often as the lead performer. After high school Lyn attended State University New York at Geneseo where she studied speech therapy for two years. Lyn ventured west and settled in Santa Cruz, CA where she became involved in community theater and keyboard training. Currently Lyn teaches college and high school classes in Q'i Gong while persuing her musical career. She performs on her own as well as with WolfTunes. She is working on several projects that she hopes to release soon.	Nature Boy
Kate Mahoney	Kate grew as the 6th child of a military family. Her family settled in the bay area and she came to Chico where she has served the community as a home health registered nurse. Kate is a talented singer, song writer and guitarist. She and her husband Robert are part of a group building an intentional community in Belize. As part of her contribution to the Belizian community she would like to work with a local clinic.	Indian Rain
Robert Dresden	Robert grew up in Michigan, the youngest of 7 children. To the Dresden family he was the caboose amen. He migrated to California as a young adult. He is a long time Chico resident, and has become known for his work with children, both as a counselor and as a teacher. He earned his teaching credential while attending Chico State . Robert is a talented guitarist, singer and song writer. He wrote and performed Walk In Balance and has contributed to the 2005 A Chico Christmas , CD the He's In The White House Now single in addition to his work on the Indian Rain CD. Robert and his wife Kate are part of a group that are building an intentional community in Belize.	Walk In Balance
Phill Johnson	Phil is a Sacramento, California native. He comes from a relatively small family of three children. He became involved with music the first time he went to the Strawberry Music Festival many years ago. He and his mandolin have been regulars at Strawberry ever since. He has a beautiful tenor voice that can stop you in your tracks. He migrated to Chico to become yet another triumphant Chico State graduate. He completed his education with a double major in Humanities and Communication. From there Phil went on to establish his own successful hardwood floor business. He is an avid birder and is President of the Altacal Audubon Society . It is his love for birds and the out doors that inspires him to volunteer for the Esplanade League . This allows him to share with voters what he has learned about pending legislation and its impact on the environment and our community. Phil contributed to our 2005 A Chico Christmas CD and to He's In The White House Now .	He's In The White House Now
Russ Kalen	We are still working on Russ' bio.	He's In The White House Now

Home